1. Hertfordshire Health Walks A popular county wide programme of free short, regular walks led by trained volunteers and graded to suit all fitness levels and abilities.

2. Hertsmere Health Walks Walks take place throughout the borough, all year round, on a weekly or fortnightly basis including evenings during the summer.

3. Why walk? a great way of meeting new people - most walks finish in the pub for a drink and a natter a chance to get outside in your local green spaces and countryside – helping to combat stress, depression and anxiety brisk walking helps reduce the risk of diabetes, Alzheimer's, bowel cancer and can help prevent osteoporosis, high blood pressure, stroke and coronary heart disease

4. What our health walkers say… I’m fitter and my Doctor is amazed at how much my cholesterol and blood pressure has lowered The health walks are just great Excellent leaders and good routes

5. Your next steps….. 1.Pick up a leaflet in the waiting room or from your GP 2. Choose a Hertsmere Health Walk 3. Just turn up! INFO: www.hertslink.org/cms/healthwalks Healthwalks.cms@hertscc.gov.uk 01992 588433www.hertslink.org/cms/healthwalksHealthwalks.cms@hertscc.gov.uk Why not follow us on www.facebook.com/hertscmswww.facebook.com/hertscms